Vanadinite with red hexagonal crystals from Morocco - 202g | PBVANA-1

Vanadinite, with its hexagonal crystal system, is a mineral species composed of lead chlorovanadate, a mixture of lead, vanadium, oxygen, and chlorine. Vanadinite forms in the oxidation zone of lead deposits when vanadium-rich fluids react with existing minerals. It is used in industry to harden steel. Formed from often brilliant and well-defined hexagonal crystals, vanadinite is mainly found associated with barite, calcite, cerussite, mimetite, and other iron oxides.

Vanadinite Characteristics:

• Length: 7.9cm
• Width: 4.4cm
• Height: 5cm
• Weight: 202g
• Vanadinite Hardness: 2.5 to 3 on the Mohs scale
• Vanadinite Density: Between 6.8 and 7g/cm³
• Vanadinite belongs to the hexagonal crystal system

Vanadinite Aspects:

Here is one of the most beautiful vanadinites offered at Terrae Minéraux! Originating from Mibladen in Morocco, discover our sparkling 202g vanadinite, almost entirely formed of nearly perfect hexagonal crystals ranging from 1mm to 8mm for the largest ones. In terms of hues, you will find a red vanadinite on one side and brown on the other, with a well-distributed natural pattern. Its many clusters of hexagonal crystals make it an exceptional and high-quality stone for your mineral collection.

⚠ As a lead-rich mineral, it remains a stone to be handled with caution! Avoid prolonged contact with water or your mouth, do not put your nose close to the stone to avoid inhaling dust, or touch it too much without gloves.

Note: Special care has been taken to best respect the natural colors of the minerals offered to you. Photos and videos are taken under the best conditions, and slightly retouched to get as close as possible to the original stone. However, there may be slight contrasts due to your different screens and their brightness, especially with vanadinites whose admired color varies depending on the light to which it is exposed.